PakMag Townsville - May 2018 Issue 90

ISSUE: MAY 2018

90

TOWNSVILLE

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE MOTHERS IN UNIFORM

SIBLING RIVALRY

FESTIVALS & EVENT GUIDE ENROLLING IN SCHOOL: WHEN & HOW

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CONTENTS 4

Entertainment: Check It Out

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The Thing Is with Bree James

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Feature: Celebrating Mums: Mothers in Uniform

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Principal’s Pen

13 Sibling Rivalry 15 Enrolling in School:

When and How 23 The PakMag Experts 25 Bump, Bub and Beyond:

Meeting Baby Milestones 26 Bump, Bub and Beyond: WIN 29 What’s On Guide 35 Mother’s Day Gift Guide 36 Mother’s Day Lunch 39 Health 40 Snapped 42 Mater Snapped

Happy Mother’s Day, PakMag mums!

May is your month. It’s the month where your children toil to make beautiful crafts for you, it’s the month where you get the best breakfast in bed of your life and it’s the month that you get one full day of peace and relaxation.

Obviously, I’m just kidding! But we do have you covered for making your Mother’s Day a great one!

Our Mother’s Day gift guide and Mother’s Day lunch features will help you plan out your day and shop for something nice for your own mum (or drop hints to the kids!).

Plus, we highlight three incredible mums in the community who wear another uniform over their permanent “supermum” suit! Our “Mums In Uniform” feature story celebrates the women who give their time to their family and to their community.

Are you gearing up to send your little one off to school in 2019 or 2020?

Then you can’t miss our enrolment guide, a comprehensive look into many schools in the area and how you can enrol.

Until next time, have an amazing month and don’t forget to tell them you read it in PakMag.

44 Celebrate: Royal

Wedding Afternoon 47 Coralee O’Rourke:

Mother’s Day - for all Mums

Bree James Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief

49 Festivals and Event Guide 53 Pretend Play 54 Home with Caro and Kingi:

Clutter-Free Heaven 57 Healthy Recipes 58 Daddy Diary

Grand Publishing Founder and Editor-in-Chief Bree James Operations Manager Rose Foster Production Manager Janelle May

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Accounts Trent Stievano Supply & Distribution Manager Gleisy Meireles Media Interns Monique Saggers Kalisha Fitsch

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Entertainment

CHECK IT OUT FREE Microchipping When: Saturday 12 May 8.00am – 11.00am Where: Jabiru Dog Park Condon More Info: www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au Microchip your pet for free!! Council is offering free microchipping to registered dogs and approved cats.

Courtesy of Townsville City Council

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow When: Thursday, 3 and Friday, 4 May at 7.30pm When: Saturday, 5 May, 6.00pm and 9.00pm Where: Riverway Arts Centre More Info: www.whatson. townsville.qld.gov.au Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it journeys around the country, home delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far.

Tickets $45 Adult | Child $25.

Recommended ages: 15+

Yo Diddle Diddle When: Friday, 11 May, 12.30pm and 6.30pm Where: Riverway Arts Centre More Info: www.ticketshop.com.au What if your dream was one jump away? Cat tells us the story of Cow and her dream to jump the moon, and the night the famous nursery rhyme was created. Cow tries and tries again, encouraged by the wise and resourceful Cat and musical and inventive Houston. Exploring the theme of resilience, this is a heart-warming and highly visual story. Recommended Ages: 4-8 | Tickets $15

Riverway Movie Night - Captain UnderPants When: Friday, 18 May, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Where: Riverway Oval More Info: www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au Bring your blanket along and enjoy the free open-air movie under the stars and raintrees at Riverway! Enjoy this month’s movie, Captain Underpants.

Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day When: Saturday, 19 May, 11.00am to 4.00pm Where: TYTO Parklands, Ingham More Info: www.tyto.com.au Enjoy a day of adventure and discovery of art, culture, nature and knowledge with Tasman Turtle and his friends at our annual family Picnic Day. The day is filled with activities, workshops, games, food and entertainment for you and your family. BYO picnic or food and beverages available for purchase.

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys - Home Games When: Saturday, 19 May, 5.30pm (versus South Sydney Rabbitohs) When: Friday, 25 May, 7.50pm (versus Melbourne Storm) Where: 1300SMILES Stadium More Info: www.cowboys.com.au Get your tickets now to this great family entertainment! Cheer on your North Queensland Toyota Cowboys when they take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Melbourne Storm this month at 1300SMILES Stadium. Tickets are on sale!

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SAVE THE DATE

Heritage Day When: Sunday, 20 May, 10.00am to 2.00pm Where: West End Park More Info: www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au Explore and celebrate Townsville’s rich heritage. Take a ride in a vintage Chevy, get jiving with the live entertainment, grab yourself some free fairy floss and brush up on your local history with a guided cemetery walk. Free Event.

ECOfiesta 2018 When: Sunday, 3 June 2018, 10.00am to 7.00pm Where: Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal More Info: www.facebook.com/ECOeventsCairns Eco Fiesta is one of Townsville City Council’s major annual events, focusing on the environment and sustainability .

This community event includes environmentally-focused exhibitors, a sustainable food hub, live entertainment and environmentally sustainable education. Free Entry,

Play School Concerts: Once Upon a Time When: Sunday, 17 June, at 12.00pm Where: Grand Ballroom, The Ville Resort-Casino More Info: www.kidspromotions.com.au Watch classic nursery rhyme characters magically come to life as the pages of the storybook are turned into this exciting new production, Once Upon A Time.

Tickets $22. Bookings Essential Tickets on Sale.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show When: Friday, 27 July, at 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 6.30pm Where: Riverway Arts Centre More Info: www.ticketshop.com.au One of the most-read and famous children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar emerges off the pages in a masterful theatrical experience for the whole family.

The Thing Is

The Thing Is...

STORY Bree James

I couldn’t wait for my babies to say their first word, and after many “mum, mum, mum” training sessions, they both said “Mum”, before they said “Dadda”, and I was stoked. But this soon turned to despair when I realised that this progressed to them being trained to call out “Mum” in the middle of the night, “Mum” whenever they hurt themselves and “Mum” if they wanted something. “Mum” if they just couldn’t see me anymore. Every day it’s “Mum, Mum, Mum.” The thing is, I think us mums do this to ourselves. We try to be super mum and fulfil every want and need as soon as our family demands it. It is exhausting.

Why does everyone need Mum especially when she is on the toilet, on the phone, in the shower, talking to a friend, cooking, getting dressed, putting makeup on, having a nap, reading something or having some me time just sitting down?

Why does no one need Mum when she is cleaning?

Seriously! Why doesn’t anyone interrupt me whilst cleaning?

Whilst I am at it, why can’t anyone put their ‘stuff’ where it belongs? Why do shoes go next to the shoe rack, clothes next to the laundry basket or next to their draw, dirty plates next to the sink or toys next to the toy box?

And lastly, why can’t anyone find their ‘stuff’? Why do mums have to be part detective, part MacGyver to solve problems like the missing sports shirt that has disappeared into the Bermuda Triangle of kids’ crap?

And now you have to MacGyver it and create a new red shirt and put the number on using a black marker in time to play soccer.

Why? Why? Why? Why are our families trained by us to rely on mum for so much?

Are our children secretly trying to drive us insane so that we call them the wrong name, put our keys in the fridge, and tell them to feed the dog to the sausage?

Stuff, our mothers did to us as children that we swore we would never do as a mum? I think so. I don’t want to scare you, but I think there is a conspiracy amongst children all over the globe since the beginning of time to drive their mothers crazy. There is only one thing we can do about it… Drive them crazy back.

My vow is that I will continue to hide vegetables in their food badly, dish up foods they hate because they are good for them, give them kisses at the school gate, tell embarrassing stories from their childhood, nag them until they hear my voice in their head before they do the wrong thing, mimic them when they are behaving like two-year-olds, and tell them they can’t do things because it’s bad for them like drink soft drink or play on their devices for more than an hour even though their friends at school can.

But most of all, I will tell them how much I love them every single day and that I am so blessed to be their mumma. That being their mum is my best job in the whole world, and that even though they drive me insane, and that I have no personal space when they’re around, I love them dearly, and they are the thing I am proudest of in my life.

Happy Mother’s Day ladies! My wish for all mums on our special day is that we get to pee in peace.

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Josephine Carter Photography

Celebrating Mums: Mothers in Uniform STORY Kate Moloney It’s May, the month when the second Sunday is dedicated to celebrating all mothers and all the wonderful things they do every single day. A mother’s work can often go unappreciated, and the magnitude of the role is often underestimated, that is until she’s not there to do it.

I’m sure mothers everywhere would agree that their role as a mother is their most important role, but there are many other roles that many mums also perform.

There are so many special mothers in our community who not only give daily to their family, but also give back to their community through their work. Mothers who slip another uniform on over the top of their permanent ‘supermum’ suit.

We were lucky enough to chat with three Townsville women who are ‘Mothers in Uniform’ to find out how they feel about motherhood, their career and the juggling act they perform daily.

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Virginia Herschell Operations Sergeant, 141 Signal Squadron.

Virginia and her husband have been together for nine years and in that time, they have bought a home in Townsville, gotten married and more recently, as Virginia said, “turned their life upside down”, with the addition of their crazy, independent and beautiful daughter, Cora. With their Australian Cattle dog, Sophie, it makes them a family of four.

Virginia is the Operations Sergeant for 141 Signal Squadron at Lavarack Barracks and has been trained in her role as a Communications Systems Supervisor for almost 16 years. She loves that every day is exciting and challenging, with no one task or day being the same.

Her day can incorporate going to the field to run ranges or training soldiers on weapons systems to helping to train the reserve soldiers within the 11 Brigade.

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On the matter of juggling work and home, Virginia said, while it has been a challenging returning to full time work, whilst still breastfeeding her daughter, she finds the best way for her family to manage being new parents is to plan a week in advance. Virginia said, “Be flexible with it but have as much prepared as you can.

Whether it be frozen meals to having my breastfeeding bag packed, I always have a Plan B as you have just got to go with the flow some days.”

This Mother’s Day Danae will be celebrating with her own mum and her two boys, as her husband will be away for work. Danae said, “We will probably have breakfast together somewhere; my youngest can eat his body weight in scrambled eggs!”

This Mother’s Day, Virginia is hoping to spend the day having breakfast out at the Strand followed by a play at the waterpark with the two craziest, most amazing people she knows her daughter and husband. Virginia said, “Without them, my life would not be complete.”

Jessica and her partner of 12 years are both shiftworking nurses who have two beautiful daughters, Harriet, 4, and Josie, 2, plus they are also foster carers, doing respite and emergency care for children.

Jessica Loveday Registered Nurse, Townsville Hospital.

Danae French Senior Constable, Queensland Police Service.

Senior Constable, Danae French and her husband, who is also a police officer, have been living in Townsville since 2010 when they moved here after graduating from the Brisbane Police Academy. During this time, they both also spent a period of 15 months working on Palm Island. Danae and her husband have two children, Charlie, 4, and Dylan, 2. Since the arrival of the boys, Danae has been working part-time. She said having her mother also move to Townsville from the Sunshine Coast to help her has been an absolute godsend.

Danae is passionate about working to try and make the community safer and to help those in need. She loves the variety and how every day is a little bit different, and she finds it to be a good perspective refresher too.

Danae said, “Sometimes the things I see at work help to remind me how lucky I am, and I come home and hug my boys that little bit closer.”

On the matter of juggling work and home, Danae said getting organised ahead of time is the key, getting everything prepped the night before helps the morning to not be quite as stressful! At the moment, Danae is also working on getting better at factoring in some ‘me’ time.

She thinks mums are so busy looking after everyone else all the time, that they forget to look after themselves and this can ultimately have a negative effect.

“We need to take the time,” Danae said. “To ‘refill our cups’ so we can be at our best at work and at home.”

Jessica graduated as a nurse in 2009, and since 2011 she has worked on the children’s ward permanently.

She said working with children is her passion and in the last three years, she has also worked as a clinical nurse in the paediatric oncology day unit. Jessica absolutely loves her job; she likes seeing the progression of health in a child and being able to support families when they are in times of stress. Jessica said, “I like knowing that when I go to work, I can help bring a smile to a sick child’s face.”

Jessica is thankful that they are very blessed to have a supportive work environment, so juggling work and family is made a little easier. For Jessica and her family, at least one devoted family day per week is the goal, and Jessica apprerciates having a supportive partner who shares all the household chores. To destress at night, Jessica thanks her hobby; sewing children’s clothes.

This Mother’s Day, Jessica is looking forward to the handmade gifts or cooking the girls bring home from their daycare. As her partner is working, Jessica will take the girls to the local markets in the morning and to visit granny at the nursing home. They will then all enjoy a family Sunday night dinner at the in-laws. Jessica said, “We are lucky as a family with two mums as it is twice the love.”

On Sunday, 13 May be sure to treat the mothers in your world to a day that they are sure to remember. A day of relaxation, a day of pampering, a day of being cared for to say thanks for all they do, have done and continue to do every day for you and your loved ones.

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Principal’s Pen

PRINCIPAL’S PEN

Townsville Grammar School

The Cathedral School

Timothy Kelly, Principal

In the words of Aristotle, “Wisdom begins in Wonder.”

The expression, “Stop and smell the roses” is not just about flowers, but rather about how to live life with a sense of appreciation of the world around us. It reminds us to slow down and to take note of the little things in our lives. In the whirlwind cycles of life and learning in a busy school, it is important to stop and reflect. As a new Principal, my reflections over the Easter vacation have given me reason to be very grateful as I have noted the strong values that lie at the core of Townsville Grammar School.

At The Cathedral School, we believe that the important attributes of growth mindset, creativity, problem solving, critical and reflective thinking, self-motivation and effective communication are nourished through children’s engagement.

Engagement goes hand in hand with wonder. When we wonder, we engage our thinking.

Firstly, there is a real sense of community evident. For example, our Junior School hosted a Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day. The polite and respectful manner in which the students communicate with each other, I believe, is also noteworthy. Finally, I have been impressed by the level of commitment the students show in all that they do.

For more information on my reflections please see www.pakmag.com.au All that is ever asked of the students is that that they try their best in all that they do and I see this in abundance on a daily basis.

If you are interested in a Grammar School education, I encourage you to come and see our community in action. This term, we have Open Days on at each campus to allow you to experience our school first hand. e tgs@tgs.qld.edu.au www.townsvillegrammar.com

Luke Baills, Head of Junior School

Wonder is innate and is an essential ingredient to the Inquiry Learning Process. Kath Murdoch (2015) states that all effective inquiry teachers make it their business to wonder and to invite and nurture wonder in their students. We began our work around Inquiry Based Learning in 2008 and are refining it through our Walker Learning Approach. Wonder allows children to tap into their natural curiosities, creating a deep desire to learn.

We have repurposed our Library to become an exciting interdisciplinary learning space, The Wonder Hub. The primary purpose of The Wonder Hub is to inspire wonder and awe. It’s a collaborative space that builds upon the traditional library services and incorporates museum-based learning. Students will be encouraged to follow existing passions, spark new interests and above all else, learn new knowledge and skills in a meaningful context.

The ability to see the world clearly and to ask deep probing questions is an essential intellectual skill. When learners ask, “What is this?” they are immediately engaged in higher order thinking. e tcs@cathedral.qld.edu.au www.cathedral.qld.edu.au

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Parenting

Ferry Photography

DEALING WITH SIBLING RIVALRY STORY Meg O’Donnell, (B.Ed, SAHM to three sons who rarely get along) For most parents, their favourite time of day is that rare moment when their children are getting along. Nothing is more adorable than witnessing the love between siblings, especially when you know that any moment it can and most likely will end. Sibling rivalry; a tale as old as time. Everyone has either experienced it firsthand as a child themselves, dealt with their own children’s rivalry, or witnessed it on the street (usually with an exhausted parent following along). But where does this rivalry come from, and what can we do about it?

Being labelled “the smart one” by my siblings over the years, without realising it, had locked me into certain expectations. It also created rifts from my younger siblings who sometimes felt they fell short because they weren’t as “smart”. The same goes for “the wild child” or “the athletic one”. By focusing on only one attribute, we are boxing them in and not allowing them to develop on their own personality naturally without competition.

To try to understand (and hopefully limit) sibling rivalry, we need to try to see the situation from the child’s point of view. For you, bringing a sibling into the family home is the natural progression; creating your family. For your child, it can be confusing and stressful. Parents are, for the most part, a young child’s entire world, and now they need to share the attention, the time, and the love of the most important things in their lives; you. While we can’t stop the siblings fighting entirely, there are some tools we can remember to try to limit the aggression.

Sometimes the hardest thing is to do nothing, but by allowing our children to work through their arguments themselves, we are giving them the chance to learn lifelong skills in conflict resolution, without giving them attention. Of course, this isn’t something we can always do, and so when things escalate beyond words, it may be time to step in. Listening to each child’s point of view, while encouraging them to explain their feelings can help promote awareness of others, and you are there merely to help them decide on a workable resolution.

1. Share the Attention

4. Consequences for All

One of the top reasons children argue and fight is for attention. To a child who craves attention, if they aren’t getting positive attention, they will move on to craving negative attention; anything that gets you to spend time with them. Trying to arrange a small amount of time each day alone with each child teaches them that they are valued and important, and they don’t need to try so hard to be seen.

At the end of the day, if they still can’t agree, it is time for consequences for all. For instance, “If you can’t decide on a way to play together without fighting, we will have to put the Lego away and no one gets to use it.” By not taking a side, and removing a privilege from all parties, no one is getting the attention, and no one “wins”. This final strategy can sometimes end in the parent being “the bad guy”, but that isn’t always the worst thing in the world. If all else fails, the sibling rivalry will cease for a while, because they will be bonding over how “unfair” their parent is. And who doesn’t love sibling bonding?

2. Limit the Labels I never realised just how powerful labels were, until I became terrified of telling my family about a failure.

3. Back Away (Until Really Needed)

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Enrolling in School: When and How Choosing a school for your little one is one of the biggest decisions you will make for them. A quality education will make a world of difference in a child’s life, and they carry these skills with them into adulthood and their career of choice. Every parent wants their child to experience a quality education in a friendly learning environment, but with so many schools in the region, the choice can be a difficult one to make.

Many schools have an Open Day to show prospective parents all the things their school can offer in terms of classes, facilities and teachers.

Upon finding a school that catches your attention, the next step is enrolling. Most schools accept enrolment enquiries and applications throughout the year, while some have a specific times they accept enrolment applications. After submitting all documentation, an interview with the Principal is typically arranged. For most schools, enrolments for the following year are usually finalised by November. At some schools,

applications for prep enrolments are accepted up to two years prior to starting.

In Townsville, families have the option of choosing public state schools, Catholic schools and independent private schools. But what’s the difference?

The Difference Between Enrolling In Public vs Private Schools •• Choice – one big factor when it comes to enrolling in school is catchment areas.

For public schools, your child is guaranteed a spot at a school in their catchment (which is usually the closest one to home), and whilst you can still apply for a state school out of your catchment, your child is much less likely to get a spot. With private schools, however, your location does not factor in to the enrolment process; if you like a school, you can apply.

•• Cost – there is no cost to enrol in a state school, whilst many private schools charge an application fee for enrolments.

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Mythbusting

ST ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE, DEERAGUN

Independent schools. One of the biggest misconceptions about Catholic and Independent schools is that a child must be either Catholic or Christian, but that’s not the case at all. Anyone can apply to enrol at a Catholic or Independent school, regardless of faith.

Private, Catholic School. Kindy - Year 12

Is Your Child Ready for School?

Students starting Prep must turn five before 30 June in their year of commencement. Since 2017, it is now compulsory for Queensland children to undertake Prep.

The Queensland Government have created a “Prep Ready Reckoner” to help you better understand when your child should start school, so search “Prep Ready Reckoner” online for more information.

Enrolment Process: Prep enrolments for 2019 are open now. The enrolment application form can be found on the school’s website, www.sacc.catholic.edu.au, which can then be downloaded, printed, filled out, and returned to the school with all supporting documents.

When all documentation has been received and reviewed, you will be contacted for an interview at the school.

Did You Know? The school has two campuses, Padua (Prep - Year 6) and Assisi (Year 7 - Year 12). Assisi campus was built just 10 years ago.

TOWNSVILLE CENTRAL STATE SCHOOL, TOWNSVILLE

How and When to Apply?

Public, State School. Prep - Year 6

We’ve compiled a handy guide to help you understand your options when it comes to enrolling.

Enrolment Process: Head to the school’s website, www.towncentss.eq.edu.au to complete the enrolment forms, then contact the school on 4722 6333 to arrange an appointment.

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL, CRANBROOK Private, Catholic School. Prep - Year 6 Enrolment Process: Enrolment application documents can be downloaded directly from the school’s website, www.hsstsv.catholic.edu.au. These forms are then filled out and returned to the school with all supporting documents attached. Once completed and submitted, you will be contacted for an interview with the school’s Principal.

Did You Know? Generosity has been identified as the school’s foundational charism, since the Lynch family donated their back paddock as the site for the school.

SOUTHERN CROSS CATHOLIC COLLEGE Private, Catholic School. Prep – Year 10 (Year 12 by 2019).

Did You Know? 65 per cent of students live in the catchment area, and many of those who don’t, have parents who work near the school.

TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, NORTH SHORE, ANNANDALE, NORTH WARD Independent, Private School. Pre-Kindy - Year 12 (boarding from Year 7) Enrolment Process: Enrolment application documents can be downloaded from the school’s website, www.tgs.qld.edu.au. This application is then completed and returned to the school with all supporting documents. Once all this has been completed, the school will be in touch with you about setting up an interview at the school.

Enrolment Process: An Enrolment Application Form can be downloaded from the school’s website. Once you return your completed application form (via email, by post or in person), the school will be in touch to arrange an interview. If you need any more information about enrolling, contact enrolments@sctsv.catholic.edu.au

Did You Know? The Townsville Grammar School was founded in 1888!

Did You Know? Southern Cross Catholic College is an innovative and contemporary primary and secondary College growing to year 12 in 2019. The College Mission is to provide an excellent education for students through meeting their learning, social and spiritual needs.

•• Junior School (Pre-Prep - Year 6), Thursday, 24 May, 9.00am - 12.00pm, and Friday, 17 August, 9.00am 12.00pm

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Open Days •• Middle and Senior School (Year 7 - 12), Thursday, 10 May, 3.30pm - 7.00pm,

•• Junior School (Pre-Kindy - Year 3) Saturday, 2 June, 9.00am - 12.00pm

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TOWNSVILLE SOUTH STATE SCHOOL, TOWNSVILLE Public, State School. Prep - Year 6 Enrolment Process: Head to the school’s website, www.townsoutss.eq.edu.au to complete the enrolment forms, then contact the school on 4726 4111 to arrange an appointment.

Did You Know? The school has almost reached maximum enrolment capacity, meaning that space for students outside of the catchment area are ‘space permitting’.

THE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL OF ST ANNE & ST JAMES, MUNDINGBURRA Independent, Private School. Prep - Year 12 Enrolment Process: Application forms can be downloaded from the school’s website, www.cathedral.qld.edu.au. This is then returned to the school with relevant documentation, and the application fee of $80 is paid. Once this has been received and the application forms have been reviewed, you will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Did You Know? The Cathedral school offers an outdoor education program, featuring trips to creeks, waterfalls, inland Australia, the reef, nearby islands, and even Canberra for children in Year 6!

TOWNSVILLE CENTRAL STATE SCHOOL, NORTH WARD Public School. Prep – Year 6 Enrolment Process: Many students attending the school have parents who work in the CBD or nearby or reside in the catchment area. An enrolment package can be obtained through the school’s front office. Check out their website at www.towncentss.eq.edu.au Did You Know? At over 145 years old, Townsville Central State School is the oldest school in Townsville.

ANNANDALE STATE SCHOOL, ANNANDALE Independent Public School. Prep – Year 6 Enrolment Process: Enrolment of a student may be requested by contacting the school on 4729 5111.

Enrolment forms can be found on the school’s website.

All students wishing to enroll may take an application.

Did You Know? The school has 4 computer labs and a 1:1 laptop program for students in Year 5 and 6.

GARBUTT STATE SCHOOL, GARBUTT Public School. Prep - Year 6 Enrolment Process: Parents seeking to enroll their child at the school can download an enrolment form from the school’s website. Alternatively, you can contact the school on 4759 4888 about receiving a paper copy.

BOHLEVALE STATE SCHOOL, BURDELL

Did You Know? The school’s sports houses Mirage, Sabre, and Phantom, are named after fighter jets.

Public School. Prep – Year 6

RASMUSSEN STATE SCHOOL, RASMUSSEN

Enrolment Process: The school primarily accepts enrolments from students residing within the catchment area. If you are considering enrolling your student, you are encouraged to contact the school on 4729 3555 to arrange an enrolment interview.

Public School. Prep – Year 6

Did You Know? The school operates the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Program for all students in Years 3, 4, and 5 which teaches them to grow and cook food.

THE WILLOWS STATE SCHOOL, KIRWAN Public School. Prep – Year 6 Enrolment Process: The school is under an enrolment management plan. Please check that you reside within the school’s catchment area before contacting the school about enrolling. An enrolment package can be collected from the school office and returned to the school upon completion. Check out their website at www.thewillowsss.eq.edu.au Did You Know? The school has its very own rock band!

Enrolment Process: To enroll at the school, parents are encouraged to contact the school on 4789 6333 to arrange an appointment. It’s advised to bring along a completed enrolment form, which can be found on the school’s website at www.rasmussess.eq.edu.au Did you know? The school encourages productive partnerships between parents and teachers, so the two can work together to make the school the best it can be.

RAILWAY ESTATE STATE SCHOOL, RAILWAY ESTATE Public School. Prep – Year 6 Enrolment Process: All families interested in enrolling their child at Railway Estate State School are advised to download an enrolment form from the school’s website, www.railestass.eq.edu.au, and return this to the school office once completed.

Did You Know? The school includes facilities such as an undercover sports area, science and resource center, and two separate playgrounds for junior and senior students.

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MARIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL, CURRAJONG

GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL, RASMUSSEN

Private, Catholic School. Prep – Year 6

Private, Catholic School. Prep – Year 6

Enrolment Process: Parents who seek to enrol their child should download an application from the school’s website or contact the school office on (07) 4759 5888 to receive a hard copy of the forms.

Enrolment Process: Parents wishing to enrol their child at the school can find an enrolment application form on the school’s website, www.gstsv.catholic.edu.au. Once this form is complete, it is returned to the school office with supporting documents.

Did You Know? In 1988, the Marian Catholic School was formed by joining multiple Catholic primary schools together.

RYAN CATHOLIC COLLEGE, KIRWAN Private, Catholic School. Kindy – Year 12 Enrolment Process: Families interested in enrolling their child can download an application form from the school’s website www.ryan.catholic.edu.au. This then needs to be completed and returned to the school office with all supporting documents.

Did You Know? The school accommodates almost 2,000 students across three campuses.

Did You Know? In the future, the school will grow to accommodate students through to Year 12.

Surrounding areas OUR LADY OF LOURDES PRIMARY SCHOOL, INGHAM Private, Catholic School. Prep – Year 6 Enrolment Process: Families interested in enrolling their child at the school can visit the school’s website and download an enrolment application form. Alternatively, the forms can be picked up in person from the school administration office.

ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, THE STRAND

Did You Know? The school is IT-driven and aims to embed technology into the pedagogy.

Private, Catholic School. Kindy – Year 6

GILROY SANTA MARIA COLLEGE, INGHAM

Enrolment Process: An enrolment package can be found on the school’s website, www.sjnwtsv.catholic. edu.au, which can be downloaded, completed, and returned to the school with all relevant documents.

It’s recommended you do this as soon as possible, as enrolment depends on availability of appropriate placement for the child.

Private, Catholic School. Year 7 – Year 12

Did You Know? St Joseph’s Catholic School is proudly the first Catholic school to be established in Townsville, dating all the way back until 1873.

ST CLARE’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, BURDELL Private, Catholic School. Prep – Year 6 Enrolment Process: Families seeking to enrol their child at the school should visit the school’s website www.stclarestsv.catholic.edu.au, where an enrolment application is available for downloading. All enrolment enquiries can be made to enquiries@stclarestsv.catholic. edu.au Did You Know? St Clare’s Catholic School is currently the newest Catholic primary school in Townsville.

Enrolment Process: Parents who wish to enrol their child at the school can find further enrolment information along with downloadable forms on the school’s website.

Did You Know? The school was formed when a boys’ school, Cardinal Gilroy College, and a girls’ school, Santa Maria High School, joined together.

COLUMBA CATHOLIC COLLEGE, CHARTERS TOWERS Private, Catholic School. Kindy – Year 12 Enrolment Process: The enrolment application for Columba Catholic College can be found on the school’s website www.columba.catholic.edu.au, which is then completed and returned to the school with all necessary documents.

Did You Know? The school operates from three existing campuses, and draws in students from far and wide, including rural Queensland. Some students board at the school.

If you’d like your school included in next year’s Enrollment Feature, get in touch on 4053 3331.

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Expert Advise

THE PAKMAG EXPERTS BLOMBERG DENTAL Dear Blomberg Dental, my three-year-old sucks his thumb, will this affect his teeth?

Thumb and finger sucking is a natural reflex for children as it is comforting for them. Most children that start sucking their thumb, finger or using a dummy will stop the habit by three or four years of age on their own. For some, the habit continues past this age and then may start to affect the growth of their jaw and positioning of their teeth. This can then affect their appearance, speech, breathing, swallowing and sometimes the skin on their thumb or lips, which may have ongoing effects and become more challenging to correct over time.

We understand all this can be stressful for parents, and we are here to help! There are many tools and tricks that dentists can recommend to help you and your child.

An early dental visit will allow your dentist to assess your child’s growth and development and give advice, to help break their habit.

RUHL FAMILY LAW CENTRE

COASTAL KIDS SPEECH PATHOLOGY Dear Melanie, how do we get an appointment for speech pathology?

Booking an appointment with a private speech pathologist is as simple as choosing who you would like to see and ringing to book in.

Families don’t need a referral from their GP and are able to book in whenever they are concerned. When you phone, you will likely be asked some basic questions about your child and your concerns, so that the speech pathologist can be well prepared for your visit. During the initial assessment session, the speech pathologist will talk to you to gather a case history, as well as assess your child through a variety of methods that will suit the age of your child. Your speech pathologist will then be able to determine if ongoing therapy is necessary and will discuss treatment options with you.

Seeing a private speech pathologist can be costly.

However, there are a range of financial supports available through Medicare rebates and funding schemes to help families out. See this month’s blog for more information at www.pakmag.com.au

Dear Ruhl Family Law Centre, I know I need to communicate with my ex while we are going through separation, but we argue every time we talk, any advice?

Communication can be difficult at any time, but particularly during a separation. Some things to remember to assist in improving or maintaining communication include: 1. Using positive language. Whilst separation involves a lot of emotion, remain positive and do not engage in namecalling or the ‘blame game’. It’s easier said than done, but remember that negative communication does not only affect the person receiving it, but can also affect the person saying it.

2. Not involving your children in communication regarding adult issues. They need time to adjust to the changed arrangements too. Leave the adult issues for the adults and let the kids be kids.

3. Communicating in written form (such as text messages or emails) has benefits. It gives you time to read over what you are communicating or perhaps reword your communications. However, keep in mind that emails and texts do not convey body language or tone. This means they can be easily misinterpreted. It is sometimes good to have a third person read over written communications (particularly if they are lengthy), before hitting ‘send’.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

Meeting Baby Milestones STORY M. Canny, Cairns Private Hospital.

The development of new skills in a baby is called a milestone. Many new parents are anxious to know whether their baby is meeting the appropriate milestones. There is a lot of good information out there on the ages and stages that milestones are usually achieved, and it is important to track whether a baby is meeting all the right developmental milestones.

Dr Sathya, a Cairns-based paediatrician, observes, “The achievement of milestones are the key indicators of babies acquiring the necessary skills to ensure they can go on to be healthy functional children and adults.”

Most babies achieve milestones around a certain age.

What is ‘normal’ is sometimes quite broad, and while some babies might reach some milestones early, they might reach others a little later on. Some babies do things like walking or crawling earlier than might be expected; the only real concern according to Dr Sathya is with those infants that are below the normal developmental range, “It is really at that point that parents should seek the advice of health professionals if they notice delays.”

“Parents are the key to observing these milestones and reporting any delay”, says Dr Sathya. “As a parent, you

know your child best, and if there are warning signs, then it is good to talk to people. If parents notice any delays, they need to get the baby assessed by a health professional.” GPs are able to assess babies and refer on to a paediatrician if there are any concerns or red flags.

There are a range of other health professionals that can assist any parents that have concerns. Maternal child health nurses at community health centres, allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, speech therapists and physiotherapists are other professionals who can assess development in children.

There are, according to Dr Sathya, many underlying medical reasons for babies not reaching milestones on time. Health professionals working with babies may work together to address developmental concerns and can all play a different role in assisting parents with babies that have delays in meeting milestones. “The important thing is to remember there is a lot of help and support out there and for parents to talk to someone if they have concerns. Early intervention can make a huge difference.”

Dr Sathya encourages any parents with concerns to talk to a health professional early, as those that get advice sooner are better placed to be able to help their infant.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

BUMP, BUB AND BEYOND Featured products, reviews and prizes. Visit www.pakmag.com.au for your chance to win!

Sash & Belle ‘Alessandra’ Nappy Bag

Rhicreative Card Games for Kids RRP $22.95, www.rhicreative.com.au

RRP $129.95, www.sash-belle.com.au The Sash & Belle ‘Alessandra’ nappy bag has style and functionality without looking like a traditional nappy bag.

Crafted in beautiful leather look material (vegan leather (PU)) the Alessandra nappy bag that boasts loads of Mum-friendly details, including plentiful exterior pockets, durable, stroller straps. You will especially love it for its good looks, you’ll want to carry it when you’re leaving your little one at home.

Imagine a bag with a compartment that fits either a baby bottle or your drink, another that can hold nappies or a mini iPad; and how about changing between documents, baby clothes, your own cardigan or a laptop!

20 pictures, 40 cards, 5 games! 5 kids cards games including: Memory, Fish, Snap and more!

Cards are 110mm wide x 140mm high with rounded corners, printed in full colour on white cardstock and laminated on both sides to help with wear and tear.

Enviroboard cardbox is also laminated to keep your cards looking newer for longer.

Milestone Baby Backdrop by Baby Made RRP $24.95, www.babymade.com.au Snap a photo and watch baby grow with these cute Butterfly or Surfboard Backdrops, month by month milestone stickers and a little creative styling of your own.

Fun, practical and easy to use, just style baby and lie them on the unique wipe clean, no tear backdrop along with the corresponding age sticker month by month to create a digital keepsake album to record baby’s first year growth and milestones to share with family, friends or on social media. Conveniently packaged in a handy zipper bag, the backdrops can even be coloured in for those with a little artistic flair!

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

Roseola Infantum – What is it?

STORY Kalisha Fitsch We tend to know the symptoms of common illnesses like the common cold, the flu, and chicken pox.

But there is another childhood illness that is very common among babies and young children, with 95 per cent of children having been infected with it before the age of two - Roseola Infantum, or Roseola.

The most common symptom of this illness is fever, followed by a raised red rash, starting on the body and spreading to the arms and legs. Some children may also experience swollen glands or mild respiratory issues.

Roseola is contagious, but it can only be spread before the fever occurs.

The Baby Unicorn Manifesto

Treating roseola is predominantly treating their fever; so, paracetamol, rest at home, and plenty of fluids. Once the fever has dissipated (even though they still have a rash) children generally feel better and return to their normal selves.

“What if children were told they are a gift from the moment they are born? That they can be and do absolutely anything they want. What if children were told daily how grateful we are for their existence? What could they create then? What would be possible then?”

The symptoms of roseola can be very similar to those of measles so it may leave you questioning which your child may be suffering from. There is one big difference between the two; with measles, children are generally still ill when their rash appears.

Given the high percentage of children who contract roseola, prevention is difficult. It’s a viral infection, and like most infections of this nature it is spread through respiratory droplets, i.e., it can be spread through coughs, sneezes and talking. If you are concerned consult your GP.

STORY Dr Dain Heer, Co-author of The Baby Unicorn Manifesto.

Those are the questions posed by Dr Dain Heer, a world-renowned ‘energy transformation virtuoso’.

Dr Heer believes that we should encourage our children from a young age to know that anything is possible and that they are only limited by their imagination. His belief that we carry unlimited potential at birth inspired his book, The Baby Unicorn Manifesto (co-authored

by Katarina Wallentin), tells the tale about what would be possible if we all treated each other as we ‘should be treated’ instead of the way most of us ‘have been treated’.

The Baby Unicorn Manifesto is about the magic and possibilities on our beautiful planet, where we are only limited by our imagination, so, dream baby unicorn, dream!

For your chance to win a copy of The Baby Unicorn Manifesto visit www.pakmag.com.au or head to www.thebabyunicornmanifesto.com to purchase your copy.

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WHAT’S ON MAY MAY TUESDAY 1

FRIDAY 4

Exhibition: Lisa Ashcroft Runs until 31 May The Drill Hall www.lisaashcroft.com Check Website

Music in the City Every Friday Perfume Gardens townsville.qld.gov.au 12.00pm / Free / All Ages

Walk In Tuesdays Personalised Help with Digital Technology Queries Every Tuesday City Libraries Thuringowa Central 4773 8811 1.00pm / Free / All Ages A Ticket to Paradise?

Runs until 14 May Museum of Tropical Queensland www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au Check Website WEDNESDAY 2 Angus and Julia Stone TECC www.tecc.net.au 8.00pm / $69 / Adult THURSDAY 3 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Runs until 5 May Riverway Arts Centre whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au 7.30pm / $45 / Family Creative Kids: After School Art Classes - Term 2 Runs until 21 June Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts umbrella.org.au 3.30pm - 5.00pm / $250 term / Ages 5 - 12

Dancing Queen Runs until 28 July Stage Door Theatre Restaurant whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au 6.45pm / $ 89 / Adults Charters Towers Country Music Festival Runs until 6 May Charters Towers Showground whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au Check Website Percival Photographic Portrait Prize 2018 Runs until 15 July Pinnacles Gallery 4773 8871 10.00am / Free / Family Exhibition - ‘Iconic Queensland 2018 Runs until 27 May TYTO Regional Art Gallery www.tyto.com.au Check Website Exhibition Launch - Percival Photographic Portrait Prize 2018 Pinnacles Gallery 4727 9011 6.30pm / Free / Family Angus and Julia Stone TECC facebook.com/AngusandJulia Stone Check Website Strand Night Markets The Strand, North Ward facebook.com/Townsville Rotary Markets 5.00pm / Free / Family

With 4TO FM’s Minty

Ladies Night!

First Friday of the Month Up The Garden Path facebook.com/Up The Garden Path 5.00pm / Free / Adult

SUNDAY 6

Star Wars Family Movie Night PCYC Townsville facebook.com/PCYCTownsville 6.30pm / Free / Family

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Burdekin Theatre www.burdekintheatre.com.au $40 / Youth+

SATURDAY 5 Pokemon Club - May CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 4773 8811 10.00am / Free / Ages 8+ Orpheus Island May Day Tours Runs until 6 May SeaLink Ferry Terminal www.sealinkqld.com.au 11.00am / $119 / Youth+ 2018 School Disco#2 Ignatius Park College Hall 4727 9797 6.30pm / $15 / Students A Very Sexy Fundraiser Old Magistrates Court maddanproductions.com.au 7.00pm / $20 / Adult Newborn Family Drop in Service Every Saturday CityLibraries Aitkenvale 4727 8310 9.00am - 12.00pm / Free / Family Pink Pitch May Day Long weekend Bivouac Junction Holiday Camp facebook.com/Showuzya Cricket Team Check Website

Groovin the Moo Murray Sports Complex gtm.net.au Check Website

MONDAY 7 Figure Skating 2018 NQ Games Warrina Ice Skating Rink 0407 988 628 Call for Information Get Active - Aquafit Water Aerobics Every Monday Kokoda Memorial Pool 4725 5357 7.15am / $12 / Youth+ Get Active - FITness4EVERy1 Every Monday Heatley Community Centre 0409 216 767 7.30am / $7 / Youth+ Get Active - Fitness with Zoe Every Monday Aitkenvale State School Hall www.fitnesswithzoe.com 5.30am / $12 / Youth+ Get Active - Beginner’s Yoga Course Every Monday St. Matthew’s Church Hall 0406 605 623 6.00pm / $12 / Youth+ Get Active - Senior Sneakers Every Monday Health Studio, Suite 17B, Hyde Park Centre 4771 3083 9.00am / $9 / Seniors

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WHAT’S ON MAY MAY THURSDAY 10 Townsville Grammar School Open Day North Ward Campus www.tgs.qld.edu.au 3.30pm - 7.00pm / Free / Family FRIDAY 11 Yo Diddle Diddle Riverway Arts Centre ticketshop.com.au 12.30pm and 6.30pm / $15 / Ages 4 - 8 SATURDAY 12 Free Pet Microchipping Jabiru Dog Park, Condon www.townsville.qld.gov.au 8.00am / Free / Family Cape Cleveland Lighthouse May Tour SeaLink Ferry Terminal www.sealinkqld.com.au 2.30pm / $89 / Youth+ Connect Women High Tea Connect Church whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au 2.00pm / Free / Women The Wharf Revue Townsville Civic Theatre www.ticketshop.com.au 2.30pm and 6.30pm / $17 / Family Ladies Afternoon Teal Raffles Room, Rydges Southbank 0410 983 134 3.00pm / $50 / Adult Saturday Morning Coffee and BBQ Breakfast SunCity Harley-Davidson facebook.com/The Coffee Guy Townsville East 8.00am / $10 / Family

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Conroy Hall Markets Second Saturday of the Month Conroy Hall, Ingham 4776 4792 Call for Information SUNDAY 13 May 4X4 Fun Day Millchester Motor Sport Recreation Facility 0418 290 387 Call for Information 3D Mosaic Cut & Paste Construction Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts umbrella.org.au 10.00am / $90 / Youth+ Lucinda Markets Borello Park 0447 778 297 Call for Information WEDNESDAY 16 Morning Melodies - Songs of the Silver Screen Riverway Arts Centre 4727 9797 10.30am / $14 / Adult THURSDAY 17 The Longest Minute Runs until 19 May Dancenorth www.dancenorth.com.au 11.00am / $39 / Youth+ FRIDAY 18 Riverway Movie Night Captain UnderPants Riverway Oval whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au 6.30pm / Free / Family The Townsville Fashion Festival Runs until 26 May Various Venues townsvillefashionfestival.com.au Check Website

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2018 Runs until 19 May Riverway Arts Centre banffaustralia.com.au 7.00pm / $32 / Family

Heritage Day West End Park www.townsville.qld.gov.au 10.00am / Free / Family

SATURDAY 19

Taste of High School Annandale Christian College www.acc.qld.edu.au 3.30pm - 6.00pm / Free / Family

Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day Tyto Parklands, Ingham www.tyto.com.au 11.00am - 4.00pm / Free / Family The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James - Open Day The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James www.cathedral.qld.edu/ openday2018 9.00am / Free / Family Deadly Families FUN DAY Pioneer Park, Riverway www.savethechildren.org.au 10.00am / Free / Family Cowboys versus South Sydney Rabbitohs - NRL Game 1300SMILES Stadium www.cowboys.com.au 5.30pm / $13 / Family SUNDAY 20 Annual Bird Sale - The Thuringowa Bird Club Grandstand Pavillion Townsville Showgrounds 0428 199 035 or www. thuringowabirdclub.com 9.00am - 12.00pm / $2, Kids u/12 Free / Family Simply Creating Artist Books with Belinda Curry Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts umbrella.org.au 9.30am / $80 / Ages 10+

WEDNESDAY 23

Seussical!

Runs until 26 May Riverway Arts Centre whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au 7.30pm / $35 / Family THURSDAY 24 Townsville Grammar School Open Day Annandale Campus www.tgs.qld.edu.au 9.00am - 12.00pm / Free / Family FRIDAY 25 Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man Tour TECC www.tecc.net.au 8.00pm / $99.90 - $119.90 / Adult Compassionate Living Public Talk with Tibetan, Lama Choedak Rinpoche Carville Seniors Hall www.meditationtownsville tharlamling.com 7.00pm / $15 / Youth+ Cowboys versus Melbourne Storm - NRL Game 1300SMILES Stadium www.cowboys.com.au 7.50pm / $13 / Family

With 4TO FM’s Chooky

SATURDAY 26 The Two Bays Trail Run Magnetic Island outerlimitsadventure.com.au $35 / Youth+

Ingham Car Show and Shine Herbert River Jockey Club Race Course 0400 892 791 6.30am / $5 / Family

THURSDAY 31

SUNDAY 3 JUNE

Popstars the 90s Musical Riverway Arts Centre www.smmc.catholic.edu.au 7.30pm / $40 / Family

EcoFiesta Queens Gardens whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au 9.00am / Free / Family

SAVE THE DATE

WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE

SATURDAY 2 JUNE

Ten Tenors TECC www.tecc.net.au 7.30pm / $75 / Youth+

Dance Tropics Dance!

Jezzine Barracks www.dancenorth.com.au 5.00pm / $25 / Family

Townsville Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Riverway Swimming Lagoon registration.tryathlon.com.au Check Website

SUNDAY 27

WEDNESDAY 30

Forrest Beach Market Progress Park 4777 9105 Call for Information

Shine It Up Townsville The Ville Resort-Casino facebook.com/Jackie Gillies 7.00pm / Cost / Adult

Pokemon Club - June CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 4773 8811 10.00am / Free / Ages 8+

Play School Concerts: Once Upon a Time The Ville Resort-Casino www.kidspromotions.com.au 12.00pm / $22 / Family

REGULAR MARKETS

Seabreeze Markets Date: 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month Time: 8.00am - 1.00pm Location: Bushland Beach Park

Horseshoe Bay Markets Date: Every 2nd and last Sunday of the month Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm Location: Horseshoe Bay Foreshore

Magnetic Island RSL Market Date: Every Friday (Excluding Good Friday) Time: 5.30pm - 8.00pm Location: Magnetic Island RSL

Carlyle Gardens Arts & Crafts Markets Date: 1st Saturday of the month (Mar - Dec) Time: 9.00am Location: Carlyle Gardens Retirement Resot, Beck Drive, Condon

Lucinda Markets Date: 2nd Sunday of the month (May to September) Time: 8.00am – 12.00pm Location: Borello Park

Strand Night Markets Date: 1st Friday of the month (Runs from May to Dec) Time: 5.00pm - 9.30pm Location: Strand Park

Castle Hill PCYC Markets Date: Every Sunday Time: 7.00am to 11.00am Location: Castle Hill PCYC

Willows Rotary Markets Date: Every Sunday Time: 7.30 - 11.30am Location: Willows Shop Centre Carpark

Balgal Beach Markets Date: 1st Saturday of the month Time: 8.00am - 1.00pm Location: Fishermans Landing Balgal Beach Bluewater Twilight Markets Date: 2nd Saturday of the month Time: 4.00pm - 8.00pm Location: Bluewater Community Centre Label Traders Market Date: 3rd Sunday of the month Time: 8.00am - 12.00pm Location: Mundingburra State School

NQ Farmers Market Date: Every Saturday Time: 6.00am - 12.00pm Location: North Shore Town Centre Cotters Markets Date: Every Sunday Time: 8.30am - 1.00pm Location: Flinders St & Townsville Bulletin Square.

Townsville Grammar School Open Day North Shore Campus www.tgs.qld.edu.au 9.00am - 12.00pm / Free / Family

Mountainview Plaza Market Date: Every Saturday (Excluding Jan) Time: 8.00am - 2.00pm.

Location: Mountainview Plaza Renegade Handmade Market Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: 8.00am - 1.00pm Location: Marian School

SUNDAY 17 JUNE

Upper Ross Community Markets Date: 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month Time: From 3.00pm Location: Apex Park, Riverway Drive, Rasmussen

Email your event or market to admin@grandpublishing.com.au to be included. Spaces are limited.

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Regular Events

REGULAR EVENTS TOWNSVILLE GALLERIES Art-Box - Free Art Activities for Kids Under 5 Days: First and third Tuesdays of the month Time: 10.00am Location: Pinnacles Gallery More Info: 4773 8871 Free Family Fun Day - Art Activities for the Family Days: Third Sunday of the month Time: 10.00am Location: Perc Tucker Regional Gallery More Info: 4727 9011 BELGIAN GARDENS STATE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP Days: Mondays Time: 9.00am - 11.00am Location: Belgian Gardens SS Hall More Info: 4717 1333 or rickandjules4@bigpond.com Cost: $2 per person

More Info: www.townsville.qld.gov.au Cost: Free Newborn and Family Drop-In Service Days: Tuesdays (9.00am to 2.00pm), Saturdays (9.00am to 12.00pm) Location: City Libraries Aitkenvale More Info: www.townsville.qld.gov.au Cost: Free Messy Play (Bookings Required) Days: Wednesdays Time: 9.00am & 10.30am Location: City Libraries Aitkenvale RIVERWAY PARKRUN

Parent Information Sessions

Days: Saturdays Time: From 6.45am Location: Meet at the front of Tony Ireland Stadium on the grassed area near the ticket box.

Days: First Tuesday of the month Time: 9.30am, Location: City Libraries Aitkenvale

Riverway parkrun is a 5km course along Ross River which you can complete by running or walking (or both) and is for all ages. Children, prams and dogs

FIRST FIVE FOREVER

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are all welcome to join in the fun. Please note: Scooters and bikes are not allowed for safety and insurance reasons.

This course is wheelchair friendly.

Registration is free and available at www.parkrun.com.au/riverway MAINLY MUSIC For babies to pre prep aged children. Fun, music, morning tea and free play Days: Thursdays (during school term) Time: From 9.30am Location: St Peter’s Anglican Church, West End Cost: $3 per child More Info: 0414 807 179 MOPS - Mothers of PreSchoolers For mothers with children 0-6 years. Connect, relax and recharge.

Days: Fridays – fortnightly during School terms Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Location: Mount Louisa House of Praise (425 Bayswater Rd) Cost: $9 per session More Info: 0421 658 535 (Juliana)

GET ACTIVE + HEALTHY TOWNSVILLE Free Fitness + Activities Days: Everyday Location: Various Locations More Info: www.townsville.qld.gov.au TOY LIBRARY TOWNSVILLE (THE TOY SHED) Days: Second Thursday of month (excluding January) Time: 3.30pm - 5.30pm Days: Second Saturday (excluding January) Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm Location: Fitzroy Street, Heatley Librarian: 0420 585 069 or childsplaytownsville@gmail.com Secretary: 0400 815 279 or facebook Toy Library TOWNSVILLE TOY LIBRARY Days: Every Tuesday and Saturday Time: 9.30am - 11.00am Location: 23 First Street, Railway Estate Community Centre More Info: Check their Facebook page Townsville Toy Library for updates

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Spoil your mum with these local gifts STORY Kate Moloney May is the month of the year when one special day is dedicated to showing the mums in our life just how much we love them and appreciate all that they do for us on a daily basis. Living in this tropical paradise that we call home we are so lucky to have so many amazing local businesses that offer up so many wonderful options for a little bit or a lot, of ‘mum appreciation’.

If you are wanting to spoil your mum with a special gift, then this guide is full of wonderful options all available right here on our doorstep. (P.S. Don’t forget to circle the one you love and leave it for those who love you to find, sometimes a little hint doesn’t hurt!)

Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy Pop into Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy and be amazed by the huge variety of products instore that will have your mum looking and feeling fantastic.

For Mother’s Day, the Calanna team have put together a special essential oils gift pack, including four essential oils (ylang ylang, mandarin, lavender and petit grain) to create a relaxing blend for mums, for only $24.95.

The Source Bulk Foods The Source Bulk Foods is not just a source of great, healthy food. They also stock a range of beautiful gifts including jars of loose leaf teas and Epsom salts in heart shaped jars, perfect for your mum to relax and unwind… just make sure you give her the time to do that too!

Elle J Life with a new bub can be exhausting; remind a new mum that she’s doing an amazing job with a thoughtful gift from Elle J. Shop instore at Domain Central or take advantage of their click and collect option or their free regular shipping on orders over $100.00 Cedric Corre Patisserie Why not get mum a delicious Mother’s Day cake in her favourite flavour or opt for a smaller treat such as a meringue tart or macarons to put with a card. If mum has a sweet tooth, Cedric Corre Patisserie will have something she will love.

Still looking? Then check out the array of stores on offer at one of these Shopping Centres across Townsville:

Fairfield Central Shopping Centre Home to some of the big chains plus plenty of retail, jewellery and gift shops that are sure to provide you with plenty of unique options any of which your mum will adore.

CastleTown Shopping World Simply spend $10.00 in any food outlet, $20.00 in any specialty store or $50.00 in any major store between 1 and 13 May to get your entry form for CastleTown’s spend to win competition. Win mum 1 of 5 incredible prizes for Mother’s Day. Plus, Spend $50.00 in any specialty between 9 and 12 May and take your receipt to Centre Management to receive your free gift. Limit 25 per day.

Why not snap a photo in front of the flower wall in the Target Forecourt and upload to Instagram with the hashtag #CastleTown for your chance to win a $100 CastleTown gift card. Photo Competition runs until 13 May. For a little extra spoling why not consider treating mum to an escape: King Reef Resort, Kurrimine Beach Mum will love this absolute beachfront escape to this beautiful and unspoilt part of the world. With a range of accommodation options and their kid’s stay and dine for free offer (free child meal for each adult meal purchased), a new water slide and family bikes, don’t you think it’s time mum relaxed at the beach?

Cairns Colonial Club Treat mum to an ultimate tropical escape with their ‘Give Mum a Break’ deal, just $149.00 per night (for a minimum 2-night stay) and includes accommodation in a super spacious, fully air-conditioned Studio Room plus breakfast plus kids under 12 stay and eat for free. Your mum will love waking up to the tropical surrounds and the three lagoon pools.

Fitzroy Island Resort Why not treat mum to an island getaway at this relaxed barefoot destination at only $79 Adult / $39.50 Kids / $209.00 Family return for a Fitzroy Flyer Day Trip or stay overnight in their boutique resort?

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Mother’s Day Lunch

Give mum a day off from the kitchen STORY Kate Moloney We are so lucky to live in this wonderful town that affords us so many amazing restaurants, cafes and clubs all offering an array of dining options to suit any budget and family situation.

This Mother’s Day give mum a break from the constant grind of the family kitchen and spoil her with an amazing dining experience that she is sure to remember and cherish.

We have compiled a list for you of some great places that are offering special deals just for mums this Mother’s Day: Townsville RSL Club Get your mum’s day off to a great start by treating her to the Mother’s Day Breakfast at the awardwinning restaurant, Lavaracks. Adults $34.90 and kids only $17.50. Bookings are essential.

Thuringowa RSL Club If your mum enjoys a bush setting, then take her to enjoy the wonderful Mother’s Day Buffet Breakfast in the bush at the Thuringowa RSL from 8.00am to 10.30am. Adults from $25.00, kids (6 to 12 years old) are $12.50, and kids 5 and under are free.

Grill’d Ensure a happy Mother’s Day for mum by heading to this family favourite. With two kids’ menus aimed at both younger and older children, there is sure to be no complaints and happy kids means happy mum!

Watermark Townsville Treat your mum like royalty with an afternoon High Tea to celebrate her day. This option is available after 1.00pm for a minimum group of 4 people. Every High Tea includes unlimited French Tea La Maison, Vittoria coffee or a glass of Tattachilla sparkling for $35.00 per person.

Bookings are essential.

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Sizzler Organise a relaxing family outing for mum this Mother’s Day at Sizzler. Sizzler’s Breakfast Banquet has two dining sessions, 7.00am until 8.30am or 9.00am till 10.30am. Adults $26.95, Teens (13 to 17 years) $16.95, Children (9 to 12 years) $13.95, Children (4 to 8 years) $9.95 and kids under 3 are free. Bookings are essential.

Or let mum sleep in and take her to lunch or dinner from 11.00am to 9.00pm and mum will receive a complimentary glass of wine with the purchase of an Adult Salad Bar or Grill meal.

Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms Enjoy some local history and treat mum to a Mother’s Day Buffet Breakfast in the tea rooms or the relaxing gardens. Choose either to enjoy the buffet with a $20.00 dinner plate or a $10.00 small plate. Kids under 5 accompanying any adult with a $20.00 plate eat for free.

Seating is from 8.30am with breakfast being served from 9.00am to 11.00am only. Bookings are essential.

JAM Restaurant Spoil mum with the tastes of our region with their creative breakfast menu that ranges in price from $9.50 to $22.00 and great coffee all available from 7.30am.

Or take her to lunch and enjoy JAM’s special lunch menu which includes a choice of 1, 2 or 3 course options available till 2.00pm. Prices start from $25.00 and includes a glass of wine or beer.

Michels Restaurant If you want your mum to have it all then she can, with Michels’ Tasting Menu, with multiple courses this is the ultimate epicurean experience. Choose to indulge with matched wines for $145 per person or without wines for $95.00, Tuesday to Saturday from 5.30pm.

GYO Japanese Tapas Bar Restaurant If mum loves Japanese food, the treat her to an authentic Japanese experience. Open for lunch from 11.30am to 2.00pm and for dinner from 5.30pm to 9.00pm plus they have a takeaway option so mum can stay in her pyjamas all day long if she wants!

Health

HEALTH Discovering the DISCOVERING THE TASTE of Taste OF Colours COLOURS

CLASSROOM bugs, Classroom BUGS, Part PART 3

Developing good healthy eating habits from an early age is an important part of raising children. Not only does this set them up with a lifelong relationship with healthy food and an understanding of the importance of healthy eating, it also ensures they get all the nutrition they need to grow up ‘big and strong’! And if you’re lucky, introducing vegetables and limiting junk foods early on will ensure a lack of resistance at the dinner table when your kids are presented with a healthy meal.

In the March and April editions, we discussed how the classroom is not only a breeding ground for fertile imaginations but also for school bugs. If parents can spot symptoms, they may be able to manage the illness and potentially stop them from spreading the bugs further. This month we look at number four and five on our top five list of common classroom bugs:

But it’s not always easy to teach our kids that broccoli is good for them when all they want is a biscuit! Well, help is at hand!

Self-proclaimed ‘average mum’, Raquel Sheridan’s two passions collided when her skill with the written word and desire to instil healthy eating practices in children combined in the form of her new book, “Discovering the Taste of Colours”.

“Discovering the Taste of Colours was written to promote healthy eating from a child’s perspective, with lots of fun, laughs and silliness!” Raquel says. “This book brings healthy eating to your table.”

If you would like to win a copy of Discovering the Taste of Colours visit www.pakmag.com.au, or you can check out all that Raquel has to offer at www.raquelsheridan.com

STORY Dr Nicole Higgins

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Vomiting and diarrhoea are things that school children often bring home from school and share with their families. Most gastro settles within 24 hours, and the key is hydration - lots of water or oral rehydrating solution. Most gastro is caused by a virus and will settle on its own without treatment. The spread can be reduced by keeping your child at home and good hand hygiene.

5. Conjunctivitis (aka Pink Eye).

Conjunctivitis is an infection that can be caused by a virus or bacteria or an eye irritation such as an allergy.

Conjunctivitis is ‘eye snot’ and is quite contagious, so good hand hygiene is essential, especially after your child has touched their eye. Conjunctivitis doesn’t require treatment with antibiotics, it usually gets better on its own. The infected eyes can be kept clean by using clean cotton wool balls soaked in warm water; a new ball should be used with each wipe and disposed of into the bin immediately.

With your child spending more time in group environments like school, they will be building their immunity. While they may get sick more often during this period, most of the time all that is required are fluids, rest and paracetamol. If you are concerned, your family GP is always there to help.

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Celebrate

ROYAL WEDDING AFTERNOON With the royal wedding on the 19th of this month, why not host your own little celebration? We can all agree that having tea with your friends isn’t as common as it should be. While it may seem like a lot of effort to set up and host a celebration fit for a Queen (or prince or princess!), if you allocate some good time in the kitchen, it’ll all be a breeze. We’ve compiled some handy tips to help you host the perfect royal wedding afternoon.

Put a few hours aside in the kitchen to create finger food for your guests to enjoy. Finger sandwiches with various fillings (including authentic cucumber sandwiches), cookies in heart shapes and teacakes provide a satisfying snack and no one will go hungry.

It’s a good idea to include some “kid-friendly” snacks for the youngest guests, such as sandwiches with ham or chicken, or cupcakes.

Slice the Cake

Now, what do you wear to a royal party? Light colours will fit well with the theme of the party. A lacy white dress with open-toed matching shoes and dangly silver earrings will create the perfect look.

A royal themed cake can be achieved simply with some whipped cream or icing and sliced fruit.

Arrange blueberries or black grapes and sliced strawberries pieces to create a fruity Union Jack on top of your cake. This decoration is colourful, creative, and will surely catch the attention of your visitors.

Alternatively, cakes can be decorated with white flowers and fake leaves to give that romantic feeling.

No time to bake a cake? Let Cédric Corre do the work for you – perfect cakes for any occasion!

High Tea It isn’t a royal garden party without scones! They’re incredibly easy to make and taste delicious. Serve with hot tea of choice and you’ve got yourself a deliciously simple afternoon tea.

Include optional ingredients on the side such as milk, sugar, and lemon for your guests to add to their tea if they wish. Alternatively, enjoy a glass of sparkling champagne or refreshing wine.

Fancy Outfits

If you have little ones coming along, finding an outfit won’t be difficult. A sandy-coloured linen vest and pants is a perfect match for a little prince, while a little princess would love a smocked dress in a calming tone of baby blue.

Keep the Kids Busy Kids attending the party may not find too much entertainment in sitting with the adults. Provide some royal-themed toys for your littlest guests such as dolls of princes, princesses, kings, queens, and angels. Let their imagination run free and enjoy some quiet time to catch up with your friends and family over a hot cup of tea.

Enjoying a relaxed afternoon royal-style doesn’t have to be difficult to organise, and it’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with those closest to you.

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Mother’s Day: For all mums “Mum, Mum, Muuumm, Mum!” I’m sure the majority of us mothers have heard this many times in our lives.

As much as being a mother contributes to the demanding lifestyle of women, there are so many entertaining moments that children provide us with and they are by far the best memories we can share with our children; to laugh or cry about as they develop into adults.

I now watch my own daughter raise her son. This is such a privilege to observe, and I do so with the utmost appreciation, knowing I’ve done and continue to do my best as a mother and grandmother; moments I enjoy every day.

But one thing we must remember as mothers is just how important we are within our families. Whilst we might use ‘time out’ as a tool to teach our children how to regulate their behaviour, it’s good to know we can use the same tool for ourselves to take a breath, to have a break and to embrace our identity and observe the world around us.

Whether it’s catching up with friends for a child-free moment, a spot of shopping, watching a movie or having a date night with your partner, it is extremely important to ensure mum’s do not feel left out of

society and continue to have some independence to avoid the isolation that can sometimes be felt when caught up in the day to day goings on in the home.

If you’re a mum or are aware of a mum who is seeking assistance or support with the everyday challenges of the important role mother’s play, there’s a range of accessible specific support services in the community such as: •• Parentline – For advice and counselling about any issue that affects you as a parent, phone 1300 30 1300.

•• 13HEALTH – To speak with a child health nurse, phone 13 43 25 84.

•• Australian Breastfeeding Association – For breastfeeding assistance visit abatownsville@yahoo.com.au If you would like more information on the support services that are available my electorate office can be contacted on 4766 8100 or via email mundingburra@parliament.qld.gov.au No matter what you do for Mother’s Day this year, remember, you or someone special in your life is the reason a day is set aside to celebrate how truly special mums are. Enjoy!

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Festival Guide

Festivals and Event GuidE North Queensland boasts lush rainforests, stunning reefs and amazing local talent, and all this should be celebrated! Enjoy a wonderful lineup of festivals this year, featuring something for everyone in the family.

May Herberton Pioneer Weekend Where: Herberton Historic Village When: 5 to 6 May More info: www.historicvillageherberton.com.au Travel back in time for a weekend of vintage entertainment and demonstrations. There’s fun for all the family at this event.

2018 Cairns Children’s Festival Where: Tanks Arts Centre & Cairns Botanic Gardens When: 20 May More info: www.tanksartscentre.com The Cairns Children’s Festival hosts a range of interactive and fun events for kids under 12 years of age.

The day will feature free and ticketed events to promote learning, curiosity, fun, and discovery for children and their families.

Port Douglas Carnivale Where: Various locations in Port Douglas When: 25 to 27 May More info: www.carnivale.com.au Port Douglas Carnivale celebrates the very best of Tropical Far North Queensland! The event will showcase abundant fresh produce, world class wines, talented local artists, musicians, and performers – all held in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.

June Eco Fiesta 2018 Where: Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal and Queens Gardens, Townsville When: 3 June More info: www.cairns.qld.gov.au and www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au Eco Fiesta is run in both Cairns and Townsville. These huge events run by Cairns Regional Council and Townsville City Council focus on the environment

and sustainability. The community events include environmentally-focused exhibitors, a sustainable food hub, live entertainment and environmentally sustainable education.

Cairns Airport Adventure Festival Where: Various locations, Cairns When: 6 to 11 June More info: www.ironman.com This iconic festival sees athletes of all calibres take part in events such as IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns, Quicksilver Reef Swim – Green Island, The Cairns Post Bright Night Run and McDonalds IRONKIDS Cairns! The main event is the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship.

Palm Creek Folk Festival Where: Mountain View Lake Eco Park When: 7 to 10 June More info: www.palmcreek.com.au This event features concerts, workshops, acoustic jams, youth activities and more. Come along and enjoy a fantastic four nights of music acts from over 100 performers and a lively Festival Parade!

PakMag Expo Where: Brothers World of Entertainment When: Sunday, 24 June, 9.00am – 3.00pm More info: www.pakmag.com.au Join PakMag and the team for a day of family fun, entertainment and prizes. Plus visit over 40 stalls of family friendly products and services. FREE Entry. If you want to book a stall, head to ww.pakmag.com.au Kuranda Roots Festival Where: The Billabong, Kuranda When: 23 to 24 June More info: www.kurandaroots.com Kuranda Roots Festival is Queensland’s longest running reggae festival, showcasing local and touring artists.

The event focuses on reggae, bass, soul, roots, bass music, and respect for indigenous culture.

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Townsville Show Where: Townsville Showgrounds When: 29 June to 2 July More info: www.townsvilleshow.com.au The Townsville Show is a much-anticipated annual event with non-stop entertainment for the whole family. Look forward to tons of show bags, live entertainment, rides, delicious food, and fantastic fireworks every night!

July Townsville 400 – V8 Supercar Race Where: Reid Park When: 6 to 8 July More info: www.supercars.com/townsville

Airlie Beach comes alive in August, combining community events, family fun, delicious food, fireworks, and one of the biggest street parties in a four-day fantastic festival. All of it takes place in a picturesque location, celebrating all the beautiful region has to offer.

Townsville Cultural Festival Where: James Cook University, Townsville When: 17 to 19 August More info: www.culturalfest.org The Townsville Cultural Festival is all about celebrating Australian music, food, arts, and culture. For two days in August, the community comes together to enjoy fantastic entertainment from over 100 multicultural performing groups. This year is set to be the greatest celebration yet – don’t miss it!

Enjoy a day out in the sun, cheering along with the crowd as the V8 supercars race around the circuit.

This event is popular with kids and adults alike. Other features include autograph sessions, transporter parade, a concert and even helicopter rides!

Cairns Festival

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

Cairns Festival is all about celebrating Cairns’ creative and vibrant community, and all the talents that exist within it. Enjoy the work of local artists, performances, live music, vibrant city lights, and of course, the Grand Parade!

Where: Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal When: 13 to 15 July (opening night 12 July) More info: www.ciaf.com.au Cairns Indigenous Art Fair is the place to be to experience the vibrant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The Fair features a full entertainment program, art market, art fair, artist talks, demonstrations, workshops, eat street, and much more.

Cairns Show Where: Cairns Showgrounds When: 18 to 20 July More info: www.cairnsshow.com.au This much-anticipated annual event is on the calendar of every local in the region. The Cairns Show features exciting rides, agricultural events, animal nursery, games, classic show foods, racing pigs, car shows and of course, fireworks! An all-round great day out with something for the whole family.

Mackay Mazda Festival of Arts Where: Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre (MECC) When: 20 to 29 July More info: www.themecc.com.au Mackay Festival of Arts is one of the largest visual and performing arts events in Queensland, and when you go you’ll see why. The 10-day program is packed with visual arts, live music, theatre performances, family fun, food, and much more.

August Whitsunday Reef Festival Where: Airlie Beach When: 3 to 6 August More info: www.whitsundayreeffestival.com.au

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Where: Various locations in Cairns When: 24 August to 2 September More info: www.cairnsfest.com.au

September Carnival on Collins Where: Collins Street, Cairns When: 2 September More info: www.cairnsfest.com.au This annual Father’s Day tradition is one that’s not to be missed. The event attracts 25,000 people to the city’s botanical gardens for a celebration involving food, stunning artworks, live entertainment, and 200+ market stalls showcasing local talent.

Taste Port Douglas – Food & Wine Festival Where: Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas When: 15 to 16 September More info: www.facebook.com/TastePortDouglas Enjoy various nibbles in a stunning setting. Whether you’ve got a sweet tooth or you prefer savoury foods, there will be something to satisfy your craving at Taste Port Douglas! This annual food festival is muchanticipated and draws visitors from far and wide to come and taste all the region has to offer.

Wallaby Creek Festival Where: Home Rule Rainforest Lodge, Rossvale (South of Cooktown) When: 28 to 30 September More info: www.wallabycreekfestival.org.au This three-day festival is packed with music, art, workshops and an amazing array of market stalls, crafters and healing spaces. Plus, there’s a dedicated children’s festival and activities, so it’s an amazing event for the whole family.

Exploring Play

PRETEND PLAY STORY Nicole Brown, Occupational Therapist, Townsville Occupational Therapy Service.

Pretend play is a vital stepping stone in your child’s development and is a part of how your child learns about our adult world.

It usually develops around two years of age and helps to build the following skills: •• Imagination and creativity children can be anyone and do anything in their pretend world.

•• Social skills - turn taking, negotiation, compromising and sharing with others.

•• Communication and language skills - listening and talking with other people and developing an understanding of what is being

communicated through our non-verbal skills such as looking, smiling, nodding and waving.

•• Emotional development understanding and expressing feelings through their play.

What games can help improve pretend play skills?

•• Tea sets - taking turns, sharing cakes and cups.

•• Doll houses - role play your daily routines such as bathing and dinner time.

•• Shopping trolley and cash registers - practice shopping and taking turns at being shopkeeper.

•• Dress ups - princess, dragons, robots, dinosaurs, policeman and nurses.

•• Phone - use a phone and call for a pizza or a doctor.

•• Cubby houses - play house together.

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As parents, clutter is all too familiar to us. Tidying up the house seems like a never-ending ordeal, and at the back of our minds, we wonder if there’s an easier way to go about this. Rest assured, we’ve collected some wonderful clutter-eliminating tips so you can spend less time tidying, and more time living!

Repurpose the cupboards.

While cupboards are designed specifically for storage, it’s all too easy to stack them to the top with miscellaneous items. This results in not being able to find items when you need them, and mess building up quickly. Shift your cupboards around a bit; try neatly storing toys that aren’t currently being played with or invest in some glass jars and labels for waste-free and easy-to-find snacks and ingredients in the kitchen.

Wardrobe wonders.

Organising clothes is a whole different story but making small changes in your wardrobe can make a huge difference in your day-to-day time management.

Keeping all your work clothing in one area of the wardrobe will save you valuable minutes when getting ready in the morning or organising your clothes by colour will make it much easier to make a decision on what you’d like to wear that day.

Baskets galore.

You’d be surprised to know how versatile baskets can be in the home. They can be used to store anything from laundry to stuffed toys and can be efficiently placed on a shelf in the bedroom or into storage high up in your cupboard. Make sure you label the baskets though, so you remember what’s in them!

Make your home clutter-free with these simple organisational changes, and you will be efficiently cleaning-up your home in half the time! Now doesn’t that sound like heaven?

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Recipes

HEALTHY RECIPES

Caramel Choc Fudge Brownies Makes 12 slices. Prep time: 10 minutes + 30 mins baking Ingredients 225g caramel/dark or milk chocolate 1/2 cup olive oil or coconut oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup almond meal 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract pinch sea salt Note - You can sub out the eggs to make vegan if you replace with 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 tbsp water) let sit in a bowl to thicken before using. You can sub the almond meal out for flaxseed meal, gluten free flour or blended oat flour.

Method Preheat the oven to 175ºC and line a baking tray with coconut oil and baking paper.

Melt the chocolate on the stove or in a microwave safe cup or bowl for 30 second intervals. Stir after each interval or stir continuously if melting on stove.

Set aside.

In a food processor add all the other ingredients and process until smooth batter consistency. Add in the chocolate and pulse until combined.

Pour batter into baking tray you can sprinkle with extra sea salt (go on you know you want to) and bake for 25 - 30 minutes. Check it with a skewer it should come out clean and allow brownies to cool on a wire rack.

Store in the fridge up to 7 days or you can also freeze the brownies.

Tamari & Honey BBQ Chicken Makes 6 skewers. Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients 600g chicken thighs (skinless) 2 tbsp tamari* 1 tbsp raw honey* 1 tbsp coconut oil* season with sea salt & cracked pepper Note - You can substitute coconut aminos or soy sauce in replacement of tamari, pure maple syrup in replacement of honey and cubed tofu in place of chicken if you are vegan or use macadamia or olive oil in replacement of coconut oil if you would prefer.

Method Cut chicken into small pieces and thread onto skewers, place in a lined baking tray.

Combine marinade in a bowl and pour over skewers, marinade overnight or just pour over skewers before barbecuing.

Barbecue on medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through, turn often.

Serve with 3 potato salad and homemade Tomato or BBQ sauce from my “Eat Seasonal - Summer Edition eBook”

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DADDY DIARY “Mum, where is my Emma Wiggle doll?”

“Honey, can you grab some bread on the way home?”

“Mum, can I have a unicorn for my birthday?”

“Babe, what’s that bloke’s name who lives three doors up in that greeny coloured house?”

“Mum, can I have Freddo Frogs for dinner?”

These are all the legitimate questions that my wife, Michelle, was asked in the span of about 15 minutes a few weeks ago. And, you know what? She had an answer for every single one of them and she didn’t falter once. Honey, you’re a star!

To say my wife is the backbone of our family doesn’t do her justice. She’s not just the backbone; she’s also the hair, organs, blood, flesh and bone. OK, in hindsight that actually sounds pretty gross breaking down the human body like that, but you get my point. She’s everything to us. 99 per cent of mums are, to their families (as was my own mother, for that fact). Mums are what make us.

Please don’t think for a second that I’m playing down the role men can play in the picture. We’re big, loving, sometimes smelly (a bit like Shrek really) and damn

important. But mums literally carried their kids inside them for nine months; that takes effort. At the start of the year, I started carrying a new A4 diary around in my work bag; that was enough to have me winging about the weight of the bag until sometime about midFebruary. Imagine how I’d go carrying the weight of an actual human? I’d be wanting a hell of a lot more than a foot rub at the end of a busy day. Then comes the whole ‘pushing it out of your business’. I’m just going to leave that there.

To my beautiful wife, Michelle, this Mother’s Day. You are our everything. You are kind, gentle and super loving. We’re everything we are because of you.

Personally, you’ve given me the best years of my life and the amazing gift we call our daughter. I love you so much.

To all the other Townsville mums reading this. I’m sure your families love and appreciate you equally as much.

Although most of the time we’re pretty average at showing it; just know we do love you. Even if we do constantly harass you about Freddo Frogs, unicorns and what the bloke’s name who lives in the greeny house up the road is.

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